The average train between Rugeley and Manchester takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugeley to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rugeley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugeley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugeley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rugeley station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Rugeley to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Rugeley to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Rugeley to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rugeley and Manchester is 82.7 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 56 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.